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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-07

may occasionally snatch their prey. So also
it is a dreadful thing that young heart and
nature could be chilled, benumbed and weak
ened by contact with ignorance and degrade
ton. And priceless beyond all human esti-
nation is one Of these young hearts warmed
by the wings of pity into allegiance with
that which is pure, good and right.
After music by the choir Rev. Mr.. Blanch-
ard, one ofthe directors of the society, spoke
Instead of imaking speech he said that he
would tell two stories to illustrate what is
done by the society He spoke of two boys
who had been taken from the street and
guided by the teachers of the Fraternity.
Both are now doing well and are highly
respected. one having been graduated at
college.
Following Mr.. Blanchard's address a col
lection was taken for the society after which
the meeting closed.
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ENOR sALE.-A physician having a well
Il established business Is compelled TO dispose
Of same, lowing TO i'll healthy together with his
house and land, situated in the western part Of
the city in a good neighbOrhoOd Apply 10
BENJAMIN SHAW, 4SIs Exchange 81. so
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WANrED--WOoden hosting wheel. 8 to IL
W ieet In diameter. Apply 10 LYMAN H.
WALKER, Can Shop, Long Wharf. 81
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mEssENGER,s NOTICE.
office of the sheriff OF Cumberland
COUNTY.

State of Maine. Cumberland IS. November 9TH
A. ID. 1887.
THIS is to give notice. that on the fifth
a day OF November, A. ID. 1887, Warrant in
Insolvency was issued out of the Court of In
solvency for said County Of Cumberland against
the estate of said
JOSEPH MITCHELL and CHARLES Z. LIT
TLEFlELD, individually and as members OF
the firm of Mitchell & Littleheld,
adjudged to be Insolyent Debtors, on petition
of said Debtors, which petition was filed on the
fifth day OF November, A. ID. 1887, to which
date interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by them are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtors,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
sgnees of their estate viii be held at Court Of In
solyency to be holden at Probate Court Room, in
said Portland, on the twenty-flrst day of Noyem-
Der, AID. 1887, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. II. X. SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court Of In
solyency for said County of Cumberland.
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Commercial Travellers.

President Dow and Mr.. Alden, the COM
mittee from the Commercial Travellers As
ISOLATION, appointed to present Ethan Allen
Engine Co., of Burlington VT, with an ele-
gantly framed testimonial, the skillful work
of Mr.. Shaylor, the Portland writing master,
returned home Saturday night. They had a
royal reception and speeches were made by
President Dow of the Travellers, and Presi-
dent Burnay of the Ethan Aliens.
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ENOss sALE-The largest assortment Of Rub
IL Der Boots and Shoes in Portland Ten diff
ferent styles Of Mems Rubber Boots. Fifteen
styles Ladies' Rubbers. The superiority Of our
Rubbers will be clearly shown 10 all BUYERS j.
T. WEIGH, 42i Congress street. 81
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Pc RSONAL.

Ensign ]. B. Cahoon, United States Navy,
is in town.
Miss Mary O'Brion is teacher of music at
Wellesley, and win play with the Symphony
Orchestra this winter.
Rev. Mr.. Bicknell is suffering from hi,
old wound received at Fredericksburg.
The death of Mrs. Almira Stodder Stafford,
widow of William +. Stafford, ESQ.,, which
occurred last evening, will be heard with re-
greet by a large circle of friends.
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Death of Captain Warner.

Captain Samuel S. Warner, lately COM
mander of the Woodbury., died at Toledo, o.,
November Sd, of consumption. Captain
Warner had been unwell for several months,
and was on sick leave from the Woodbury.
at the time of his death. He was about sixty
years Of age. Captain Warner entered the
service November II, 1861, and was promoted
to his captaincy in June, 1866. His services
have been confined mostly to the Atlantic
coast and great lakes. He was at one time
first mate of the clipper ship Dreadnaught,
Captain Samuels. and also commanded the
ship Margaret Evans, previous to his entry
into the revenue marine service
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tnlstrlct Division s. of r.

Grand Worthy Patriarch Fred Stevens has
called convention of the Sons of Temper
ance to meet at Cumberland Mills at 2
o'clock next Wednesday afternoon when a
District Division of the Order will be estab-
lished. The District will cover Cumberland
and York counties The representatives OF
Portland and Forest City Divisions, leave at
O'Clock of that day over the Portland d
Rochester. At the close of the public meet
ing they will return in teams To the city.
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Mr. Charles Bartlett, Jr., has opened an
Office at No 1913 Commercial street, for the
purpose of carrying on a business as ship
broker, ship masters assistant and commits
sion merchant. Mr.. Bartlett carried on
similar business in the West Indies for five
years and for the last four years has been
with Messrs. Ryan & Kelsey in this city.
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let that cold of yours run on. You think it is d
light thing. But II may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dangerous
Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and offensive
matter. Otherwise there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat bronchial tubes and lungs, can be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Boschee's
German Syrup. If you don't know this already,
thousands and thousands of people can tell you,
They have been cured by it, and "know how it is
themselves" Bottle only 70 cents. Ask any
druggist
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MEssENGER,s NOTICE.
office of the sheriff of Cumberland
County.

State Of Maine. Cumberland S., November 9th,
A. D. 1887.
TTfHIS is to give notice, that on the fifth
IL day of November, A. ID. 1887, a Warrant in
Insolvency was issued out of the Court of Insol-
yency for said County of Cumberland, against the
estate of said
CHRISTOPHER w. DAVIS of Deering,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor on petition OF
said Debtor, which petition was filed ON the
fifth day of November, A. ID. 1887, to which date
interest on claims is to be computed.
Debtor and tile transfer and delivery Of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors Of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
slgnees of his estate, will be held at Court Of In
solyency to be holden at Probate Court Room in
SAID Portland, on the twenty-first day of NovcnI.
Der, A. ID. 1887, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. H. r. SARGENT
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court OF In
solyency Tor said County of Cumberland.
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Young Mems Christian ASSOCIATE on.

The male members of the Portland Young
Mems Christian Association will tender a
reception this evening at o'clock to Mr.. Oil
yer c. Morse, corresponding secretary of the
school for Christian Workers at Springfield,
Mass, which is also a training school for
young men looking forward to the Genera
Secretaryship of Young Mems Christian
Association. Mr.. Morse is one Of the faculty
of this school and has had large experience
as an Association worker. His special mis-
sion to Maine at this time is as representa-
tive of the International committee, to pre-
sent the great work of this committee as
well as incidentally aid the State Associa-
tions in their convention which has just
closed at Rockland. Shaw's Quartette will
render choice music and light refreshments
will be served.
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Serious Accident.

Mr.. Edward L. Sayward, clerk for Ken
dali & Whitney, was engaged Friday in
moving a heavy box of merchandise down
an inclined plane at the store. He was u.s.
ing crowbar for a lever The crowbar
slipped, flew back and struck him on the side
of the nose, crushing that member badly.
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Advice 10 Mothers. = MRS. WINSLOW,S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once it produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub' awakes as "bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant TO taste. 1t soothes the child soft
ems The gums, allays all PAIN relieves wind, regu-
ates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrh@a, whether arising from teethng or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
lanl6s FM&W&wly
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MEssENGER,s NOTICE.
Once of the sheriff of Cumberland
County.

Once of the sheriff of Cumberland
County.
State of Maine. Cumberland SIS. November 9Th
A. ID. 1897.
TFlHIS is to give notice, that on the fifth day
IL of November, A. ID. 1887, a Warrant in
Insolvency was issued out Of the Court of Insol-
veney for said County of Cumberland, against the
estate of said
MICHAEL II. REDDY of Portland
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition OF
said Debtor, Michael IL. Reddy Of Portland,
which petition was filed on the
fifth day of November, A. ID. 1887, to which
date interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of any
property by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors Of said Debtor
TO prove their debts and choose one or more
assignees of his estate, will be held az Court of
Insolvency, to be holden at Probate Court Room,
ln.said Portland, on the twenty-frst day of No
yember, A ID. 1887, at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. III. II. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court OF In
sovency for said County of Cumberland.
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SO A Day---A Gold Mine

for Agents. Grandest Money Making Bu.i-
ness ness ever ouered. golden harvest for The next
Two months. SO Per Month aud expenses to
active men TO Sell our goods. No capital re-
CURED. NO peddlng. Sample ease OF goods and
valuable Information and full particulars FREE
NO humbug; we mean Just what we say. Adj
dress at once. STANDARD SIIVERVNRE co
Boston, Mass. Oct31eOd&w2m
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pirIeo Boat Club:

Tomorrow night the Dirigo Boat Glib will
give an assembly at City Hall. 1t goes for
the saying that with the Clubs record and
music by Chandler, the house will be crowd
ed
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MY husband had cold on his lungs, and
after using Adamson's Balsam he was relieved
and finally cured. No one should be without it,
for its curative properties are certainly wonderful
Mrs. II. c. Somers, Hotel bingham, 1435 Broad
way, New York. Trial bottles 10 cents.
now aodem
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A sound mind goes very seldom without a sound
digestion, aud nothing contributes toward it more
than the use of Angostura Bitters, the world
renowned appetizer and invigorator manufac-
tured only by DIR. ]. G. B. siegert & Sons.
nnvT aodRrxu
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CumberIand Boat CIub.

The Cumberland Boat Club have elected
the following officers:
Observation-Disclosures Mcdonald
Vice Presdent-James K. Morgan.
Financial SecTetary-James Haskell.
TreasureT-D. T.. Bowen.
Captain-H. Whalen.
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WDNET NNNWWN
WANTS

WANrED.-Agentsm male and female 10 cali
W and satisfy themselves that have tbe iast-
est selling article IN the markets now being adj
on L. ID. WOODWARD, CITY Hotel and secnre
your territory; also a general agent 10 handle
other agents and sell goods 2-1dSw
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WANrED-Twenty-h statesmen TO select
w territory In Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and C0nnee-
tieut, for the sale Of The Exeelsor-Self Wringing-
Mop, improved Aug. list, 1887. Call or write 10
ALLEN X. BANGS, factory and salesroOms 2G7
Middle street, Portland, Me. Butterck Pattern
Rooms 1914
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MARRIAGES..

In South Paris, Oct. o. William Holbrook and
Mrs Ruth Winchester.
In Mason, Oct. 20, Erwin Hutchinson of Mason
and L0ttie A. Mills of Albany.
In SheeDScOt Oct. 16, George Richardson and
Miss Estella Nj. Heath, both OF Whitefeld.
In Gardiner, Oct. 10. Calvin W. Smith and Mrs.
Martha A Holland.
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eod&w

They make one feel as though life was
worth living. Take one of Carter's Little Liver
Pills after eating; iC will relieve dyspepsia. aid
digestion, give tone and yigor to the system.
now d&w1w
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HARPER's BAzAR-This beautiful weekly pub
ication is welcome visitor to the parlor circle.
The number for the ensuing week has been re-
ceved-by N. G. Fessenden, 4S4 Congress street.
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nNE OF said houses contains fifteen rooms and
~ bath room. Is steam heated; piped Tor hot
and cold water and has commodous and extra
finished stable connected. The other contains
nine rooms and In arrangement and style Of finish
Is peculiarly attractive.
Said houses are within one mile of Market
Square, Portland, and convenient TO the horse cars
and are among the most desirable houses ON
DeeIing Land Companys property.
Also Tor sale one hundred or more house lots
Prices low; terms reasonable ENQUIRE Of
ROLLINS 4 ADAMS, No. ~ Exchange St. or
I. .. BAILEY 8 CO., No. IS Exchange ST., Port
land. ie2Idff
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AGENTS WANTED.
a GENTS WANTED.

a GENTS WANTED-The Maine BENEFIT
three more active solicitors; honest and indus
trious mem can earn good wages. For particulars
ager, Auburn Me. Iili'
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''All the worlds stage;" and the Index,
the purest soap.
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EOR SALE

ENOR SALE secondhand ~ horse power
IL engine, and one IA horse power boiler with
heated pump, inspiratOr and ali fittings at a bar
gam; Address, BIDDEFORD STOVE FOUN-
DRY, Blddeford. Me- oc5tf
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On Friday the Biddeford Board of Trade
discussed rates of insurance. the desirability
of holding out inducements to manufactur-
ers from abroad, and other matters pertain
ing to the business of the city.
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FOR SALE will sell at a bargain ION ac-
~ count Of III healthy, my farm situated In EN-
Yarmouth, containing 100 hundred acres of wood
land, upland and intervale. Running water to
buildings, near church, school aud depot. Inquire
on the premises. j. IL. BiACKETT. 6-8
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INVEST End Laundry, 252 Brackets Street. is
w now In fine order and will do fancy or plain
laundry work in first class style at short notice at
the lowest prices Gents Collars and Cuffs 2 cts
each. Ladies' Cape Collars 2 cents each. T.. A.
HERBERT. Al
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NOThCE-All persons wishing 20 use Dams
~ vegetable Remedy for all diseases depend
ent on disordered stomach, q diseased Liver or
impure Blood can be supplied at 20 Elm ST. Mrs.
ity. III
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ENUh sALH OK TO LET-Brick house, No.
a 10 Deering St., contains IA rooms, bath
room, water closet on each floor, hot and cold
water, eemented cellar, drainage perfect; all In
nrst class condition; possession given Immediate
ly; II sold portion Of the purchase money can
remain for term of years. Apply to No. 2
Deering Place, or 800 Commercial st. RUFUS
DEERING. IL
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III ADIEs'attentiOn Is invited to our Saline Gov
IL cred Bustles, variety OF colors vertical
coils, 20 inches long, most desirable according to
the latest fashion plates Of 1887 price so cents
short Bustles 20 cents, Selling fast by O. Il.
BEAN, $40 Congress st. 81
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ENOR sALE-A small farm containing twenty
IL acres. with the buildings thereon; situated
In the town OF Gorham, ~ miles from GOrham
village and ~ miles from Saecarappa. For fur
ham, Me. 81
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WANTED-TO buy am interest in or the
w whole Of some established business IN Port
land. Address IL. w. H., Box 1G, Peaks Island,
Maine. IL
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nON'T forget us when you are In want of Rub
~ Der Boots or Shoes. We have the Very Best
Quality made. Our Rubbers Out-wear two pairs
OF ordinary shoes. The difference will be ex-
planned by Illustration. j. z. WEIGH, 421 Con-
gress street. 81
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Observation-Disclosures RrIcI

ENOR sALE-At Widgery's Wharf, a cargo Of
- Early Rose Potatoes. Terms can be had by
calling at the WHARF 81
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WANTED-Hlghest cash prices paid for east
w of clothing, ladies' or gents or exchange
for Turkish rugs. Please send letter or postal to
NJ DEGkOOT, 941s Middle ST., Portland. IL
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EOR sALE-The finest line Of Gents Rubber
Ladies' perfect fitting Rubbers, High Button
CATERS and Wool Lined Overshoes, an of the
very best quality. j. T.. WEIGH, 421 Congress
street. 81
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-10-27
Spring TdUey.

The first snow of the season fell on
the evening of the I'd and was six
inches deep.
Not one is ready for the winter.
There are stables and barns to build.
also ice houses, and buildings for the
chickens.
The google of the wild geese being
heard puts every bOdy in motion, and
we have an idea if Michael" should
give Spring Valley call for volun-
teers to emigrate to the "sun bright
cline" not one could say that he is
fully ready.
The friends and neighbors met at
the residence of J. w. Biddle and put
him up good stable for his cattle.
John Biddle, George Vanosse and
others start on the 3lst for a winters
work at GlenwOod.
Several beeves will be slaughtered
Prices range from to Q cents per 10.
DIR. Irwin, of 0livet, was in the
village Saturday making social calls.
The DR.. talks of going to La Crosse to
settle.
NJ. Tic has purchased the farm
known as the j. W. Lynch place. Con-
sideration 81 600.
Ira Hill, OF Sparta, was in town last
week selling farms.
Several applicants for good farms
are still hereabouts, and intend to in
vest soon.
There is wanting a good blacksmith
at Spring Valley, one who understands
his business would do well to come
soon.
Mrs. Jane Adams, of River Falls,
was visiting friends here last week.
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0ur merchants are doing a lively
business.
DIR. Johnson has painted his house
over.
Hans Fossmoe is repairing his
house.
Fossmoe & Gregerson have connect
ed their blacksmith and wagon shops.
A. P. Forsyth has a new bosrder-
a small boy.
TIC. Winger and wife are visiting
his folks in Minneapolis.
T. ROlefsen is going to buy a clover
huller.
Nels Thygeson has taken a position
in the law Office of Mr.. Mcdonald, in
st. Paul.
Herman Tennyson has gone to Ma
pletOn, ID. T., to teach school.
o. ]. Hohle commenced a fcIl
months school at WoOdside on Mon
day. the 18th inst.
|. B. IversOn went to Campbell,
Mimi, last week.
NJ. E. Syness has rented his farm
for three years TO o. Il. MOen.
John Young, from Lost Greek, Ia!
been buying cord wood around here
He paws IS. so for maple delivered a
Ellsworth and Beldenville.
Hans Nelson has bought 500 cord
of wood. There seems to be grea
demand for wood.
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The A. NJ. Howard Post will hold a
camp fire for members of the order in
their hall. Nov. 5th. Visitors are ex.
pected from Durand, and picnic sup.
per table will be spread in the build.
ng.
Owing to the failure of the contrac.
Ors to finish the school house, the vii
lage school will not begin until some,
time in November.
Most of the farmers look mournfully
into the past and wish they, too, had
had a husking bee.
Mrs. J. P. Whip, one of the first set
tiers of the town, was STRUCK with
paralysis Friday night, and died Sun.
day night. The funeral services took
place at the church on Tuesday, at
O'Clock P. N.
The Office of the "GOld Company
has been moved into the store occupied
by Wilbur Churchill.
II. Lowater is visiting schools il
Eau Claire county.
Our board of supervisors have beer
notified by the officials of Polk county
to take care of l.. Clough's wife and
children.
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Ned Fletcher, of Watertown. Dako-
ia. spent Thursday night. of last week.
with ms father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. F. Fletcher.
W. ID. Brimmer returned Monday
night from AnOka, Mimi.
The carpet rag bee at Mrs. John
Cl0nts' last Friday was well attended
and a pleasant time is reported.
The veneering mill has shut down
on account of cold weather.
The exhibition at the school-house
Saturday night was well attended.
The proceeds are to be used for buy
ing new curtains.
n. Hall has been plastering his
house.
Joe La Grander has returned to
Dayton.
Henry Terpening is preparing to
plaster his new house occupied by
Charley Stuart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-10-27

The village school closed last Friday.
F. NJ. Stephens has matched team
now, having bought b. Denzer's gray.
Lyla Kellar is home from Newport
on a visit to her parents.
Florence Baker offers a good beef
COW for sale cheap.
Thomas BardOn and family will re.
turn to their old home in New Bruins.
wick this week.
Walter COrnelison returned from
West Superior Saturday night.
Somebody abandoned pair of worth.
less horses in the woods about mile
from here in the storm of last Satur.
day night.
Meacham Bros. are doing a rushing
business with their clover hUller this
fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Lansing, of Min
neapolis, are visiting at J. I. Beddall's
this week. They expect to spend the
coming winter in California.
This wave from the frigid zone re
minds us that old Winter is near, al
though we think it rather early fol
the zero weather.